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Upper IV host Unity Girls High School
Three Faiths Forum Link Day Mrs McDermott, Head of Religious Studies at St Augustine’s Priory, reports on the recent Three Faiths Forum Link Day held at St Augustine’s Priory. ‘We have been involved in the work of the Three Faiths Forum since November 2010. This is an organisation that promotes inter-faith dialogue and education. On…
TFL Safety & Citizenship Workshop
Upper II learn how to stay safe when travelling around London On Wednesday, 8th June 2016, Upper II had various members of TFL and Metropolitan Police in to talk to them about ‘How to keep themselves safe when travelling on London transport’. Mrs Farmer, Upper II Form Tutor, here tells about the exciting day. “The very…
EYFS Fathers’ Story Week 2016
Supporting fathers’ engagement in children’s learning Miss Slight, Lead Practitioner of Pre-Preps, here tells us about a very important initiative run by our EYFS practitioners every year, which is becoming increasingly popular thanks to the efforts of forward-thinking institutions such as the Fatherhood Institute. “We asked the fathers to bring in their favourite story. Some…
The more things change…
Dr Gill remembers Dr Gill has been a stalwart and inspiring member of the English Department since she joined St Augustine’s Priory in September 2001, nearly 15 years ago. From English Literature to public speaking to debating (both nationally and internationally) she has contributed to the life of the school in so many ways. As…
Lower V visits the British Museum
Ancient Greece discovered Katie Flynn, Lower V, reports on the Lower V Classical Civilisation group’s visit to the British Museum on Friday 27th May. ‘This was a fun-filled afternoon where we saw many different types of Ancient Greek vases and pots (specifically Athenian pots, as we had studied them earlier this year). When we first…
Lower IV Retreat
The Power of Friendship Here is an account of the Lower IV Retreat which was a welcome day after a week of assessments! ‘After a week of assessments, on Thursday 9th June Lower IV was off timetable to enjoy a retreat day here at school arranged and led by the R.E. department. The theme was…
Mrs McTaggart writes
A Letter to all our community The following is a letter received from Mrs McTaggart Head of Art for all members of our community which we share with you now. ‘Dear staff, students and parents of St Augustine’s It is with great sadness that I have made the decision to leave St Augustine’s. I have…
Junior Theatre Club: Running Wild
Upper I to Upper II enjoy the magic of the jungle in Regent’s Park Mrs Tippen, Deputy Head, Juniors, here tells us about an exciting visit to the theatre this week to see ‘Running Wild’. “On Tuesday 7th June, 36 girls from Upper I, Lower II and Upper II went on a Theatre Club outing…
Sixth Form student to shadow business leader
Developing commercial savvy Sixth Form student and Head Girl, Erin Costello, has secured an exclusive opportunity to shadow local entrepreneur, leading businesswoman and St Augustine’s Priory parent, Charmaine Rothschild. Miss Costello will commence the experience at the Ealing-based commercial phone business, BusinessMobiles.com Ltd, on Monday 13th June 2016. In addition to shadowing Mrs Rothschild, learning…
Upper VI: Preparing for the future
Leavers’ Mass and Reception Just before half term, on Thursday 26th May, our annual Upper VI Leavers’ Mass and Reception took place with Fr Thomas from Ealing Abbey joining us to celebrate this annual event. The Chapel was crowded with Upper VI students, their families and staff and the Mass proved to be a joyous…